Dodge Dart (2016 year). Manual

FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)
Fuel (1.4L Engines)

13.2 Gallons

50 Liters

Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines)

14.2 Gallons

54 Liters

Fuel (2.4L GT models only)

15.8 Gallons

60 Liters

Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified)

4 Quarts

3.8 Liters

2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)

5 Quarts

4.7 Liters

2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)

5.5 Quarts

5.2 Liters

Cooling System*
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR OAT Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

5.8 Quarts

5.5 Liters

2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR OAT Antifreeze/Engine Cool-
ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

7.2 Quarts

6.8 Liters

* Includes heater and pressurized coolant bottle filled to MAX level.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.

Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine

We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12991 such as
MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine

We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Penn-
zoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil Filter

We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.

Spark Plugs

We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.

Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine

91 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.

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Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Fuel Selection – 2.0L and
2.4L Engine

87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.

CAUTION!

• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than

specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh

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CAUTION! (Continued)

OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.

• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine

coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.

• This vehicle has not been designed for use with

propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission (1.4L
Turbo Engine) – If Equipped

Gearbox

: Use only MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Trans-

mission Fluid or equivalent.
Control System

: Use only MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic

Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.

Automatic Transmission (2.0L And
2.4L Engine) – If Equipped

Use only MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission

Manual Transmission – If
Equipped

We recommend you use MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch
Transmission Fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other

than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual

wear or damage.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and

brake master cylinder as needed.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Required Maintenance

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Change engine oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-

lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

required.

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses

and park brake.

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and

hoses.

• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

off-road conditions.

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Maintenance Chart

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes

First)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect CV joint boots.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace
as necessary.

Inspect brake linings, parking brake function.

Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler
pulley, and replace if necessary.

Additional Maintenance

Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter.

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes

First)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Replace the spark plugs (1.4L Turbo Engine).**

Replace the spark plugs (2.0L and 2.4L Engine).**

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.

Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L
turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, des-
ert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at
sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F
(32°C).

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Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes

First)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Change the automatic transmission fluid (2.0L, 2.4L
engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or
unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips,
in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while tow-
ing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi,
or in a commercial fleet.

Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

Replace the timing belt (1.4L Turbo Engine).

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

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